In alignment with our goal of maintaining our university in a clean, safe, and sustainable condition, custodial support may be necessary post event activity.

Additional custodial event support will be required for the following:

The event space has “Pre-Cleaning” requested
The event space has “food” impacting the following user, but does not fall within the Self-Cleaning criteria below
The event space has special activities, i.e. pumpkin carving, arts & crafts, etc.

Event Cleaning Charges 
University events requiring pre- or post-cleaning will accrue charges. Please contact Integrated Facilities Management (IFM) at facility@uw.edu for details or questions on this service.

“Food Use” Definition
Cleaning costs are based on “food use” within UW Tacoma spaces that will require removal/disposal prior to next assigned user accessing the space (including food containers, waste, debris on floors and/or surfaces, etc.).  This will be based upon attendee count and type of food served, such as boxed lunches, buffet-style provisions and multiple refreshment containers that will affect the cleanliness for next users of the assigned event space. Food may not be left overnight within campus spaces. 

Self-Cleaning

  • Breakout rooms: Self-cleaning is required
  • William W. Philip Hall or the Lucien Boardroom, typically not allowed
  • Classroom or conference room: Self-cleaning is required, if:
    • Less than 25 attendees with pizza, snacks, etc. (boxed lunches require post-event cleaning)
    • Only prepackaged/non-perishable food is being served

You will need to include corresponding details on your 25Live event requirements.

Hourly Rates (as of January 2025)
Regular hours Monday through Friday: $50.00/hour
After-hours & weekends (minimum 2-hour charge): $50.00/hour (Subject to change based on staff availability)

Emergency Custodial Charges
If food is served at your event, and you have not noted this in 25Live, emergency custodial fees may apply.

  • Classrooms: $100
  • Conference rooms (excluding WPH spaces): $100
  • William Philip Hall Event Spaces: $275
  • Jane Russell Commons, Philip Hall: $100